Discover Vietnam
Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia’s most beautiful countries, attracting travellers to its lush mountains, bustling cities and golden sand beaches. Despite rapid modernisation in Vietnam’s urban centres of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh, time-honoured traditions remain intact amongst the locals. There are numerous ancient landmarks and colonial structures that have survived throughout the bumps and scrapes of history.
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Best Time To Visit
The best time to visit Vietnam during spring, February to April and autumn, August to October. The temperatures are more moderate and rainfall is lighter. In spring, March and April have the lowest rainfall across all destinations and temperatures are pleasant, though still cool in the far north. But if you planning to visit Dalat , December and March is the best time to visit when you can see its famous flower gardens in full bloom.
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Transportation
Vietnam’s train service is dependable if not glamorous, and a good way to travel the length of the country. The journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi takes about 30 hours in all, though you will most likely want to stop en route at Hoi An, Hue, Da Nang, or other cities along the coast. If you prefer the freedom of your own car, hotels and travel agents can assist with hiring one with a driver. Given the relative cheapness of taxis, there’s little need to attempt to navigate the public transportation systems of Vietnam’s cities.
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People & Culture
Most people of Vietnam identify with the three major religions of Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. Catholic is also growing in the nation. The Vietnamese also practice ancestor worship quite rigorously. Some elements generally considered to be characteristic of Vietnamese culture include ancestor veneration, ancestor worship, respect for community and family values, handicrafts and manual labour religious belief. Important symbols present in Vietnamese culture include dragons, turtles, lotuses and bamboo.
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Food & Drink
n recent years, Vietnamese cuisine has made inroads around the world, with pho, banh mi, and other dishes are now familiar to diners far from the country. Given that Vietnamese cooking emphasizes fresh ingredients, however, there's no comparing a banh mi served in Brooklyn or Berlin to one prepared using cilantro from a stand's own garden and fish straight the sea. In Vietnam's major cities, you'll find a range of international restaurants and whether you are in the mood for pasta, sushi, or Chinese noodles, you won't go hungry. The French influence in Vietnam extends to its food, and you'll find excellent baguettes and pastries throughout the country.
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Language
Vietnamese
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Currency
Vietnamese đồng
